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Contemporary Paper Marbling

Design and Technique
- Batsford (A&CB)
- Lucy McGrath
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Publisher | Batsford (A&CB) |
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ISBN | 9781849945530 |
Author(s) | Lucy McGrath |
Publication date | October 2019 |
Edition | Hardback |
Dimensions | 250 x 250 mm |
Pages | 144 |
Language(s) | English ed. |
Description
The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today.
The book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage.
Richly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.

Contemporary Paper Marbling